The first thing you should know about the Bird’s Eye Chili Pepper is that it is ... HOT! That’s also the third and fifth things you should know. Small 1"-2", tapered fruit grows on a compact bush and ripens through all the showy colors of a painted bunting, green to purple to orange to red. Pungent with fruity, tropical notes and a serious blast of heat. Use this little Thai chili to add fiery flair to everything from Asian stir fries to Indian curries to South African peri-peri sauce.

• Hot
• Fruity, tropical flavor
• Good for planting in containers & small spaces
• Harvest any color

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Pepper length: 1"-2"
• Scoville heat units (SHU): 50,000-100,000/hot
• Plant support: None
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 12"-18" apart
• Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 100+ days

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

• The Birds Eye pepper is the official wild pepper of Texas. A very hot, often 7x – 8x hotter on the scoville scale than jalapenos!

• This is a Perennial pepper variety which means that if the soil doesn’t freeze hard in your area, you'll most likely be able to grow these peppers all year round.
  

• Easy to grow from seeds.

• Can be used in place of any hot peppers in many culinary recipes. 

• The commercial hot sauce brand Cholula lists bird peppers as one of its ingredients.

• Thomas Jefferson first obtained seed of the Bird's Eye Pepper in 1812 from Captain Samuel Brown, who was stationed in San Antonio, Texas.  Jefferson recorded planting this pepper in pots and in the kitchen garden in 1814. [source]
  
  

• Just as the name suggests, this style of gourd will produce a gourd that looks like a small green apple.
  
  - Dark green then dries brown
  
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The Green Globe Artichoke produces a large, delicious green flower bud that opens into a purple thistle if left to flower. Choose a sunny spot in your garden with lots of room for this plant to grow. Artichokes are perennial plants that keep coming back bigger and more productive every year. For a dramatic difference in color, try growing the Violet Star Artichoke.

• Drought tolerant
• Heat tolerant
• Usually produces in 2nd year
• Perennial

The Mary Washington Asparagus is a popular old heirloom variety that produces vigorous, uniform spears with a sweet, nutty flavor. Asparagus plants are perennials that can easily produce for 20+ years, so give this vegetable a permanent and sunny spot in your garden. To ensure many years of future production, wait until the second year to cut and consume the spears. 

• Early producer
• Cold hardy, but protect from frost
• Easy to care for, once established
• Beautiful fern-like foliage lingers after harvest

Asparagus can be considered a power food among veggies. It is packed with vitamins and minerals, delivering a more complete balance than any other. Asparagus is a good source of vitamin A, B6 and C, as well as iron, potassium, riboflavin, niacin, and thiamine. It is high in fiber and low in carbohydrates, contains no fat, no cholesterol and has only 20 calories per 1/2 cup serving.

An established bed of 25 asparagus plants will produce about 10 pounds of asparagus per year.

Carrot gets its characteristic and bright orange colour from β-carotene, which is metabolised into vitamin A in humans when bile salts are present in the intestines. Carrots are also rich in dietary fibre, antioxidants, and minerals.

• Plant grows excellent quality stalks of celery
  
  - Stalks are thick and heavy, but no strings
  
  - One of the best varieties around
  
  - Plant grows to about 30" tall
  
  - Easy to grow
  

• Days to Maturity | 85 days

• Celery Seeds | Celery seed is usually started indoors about 10 weeks before it is time to set the plants outdoors. Plant in rows 2 feet apart; with 6 - 8 inches between plants.

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Tall Utah celery thrives in garden beds and containers, rewarding growers with crisp, flavorful stalks perfect for fresh eating, juicing, or cooking. Plant seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost, then transplant into rows spaced 2 feet apart with 6–8 inches between plants. This variety develops strong roots and excellent heart formation, reaching full maturity in about 100 days. With consistent moisture and moderate care, you'll harvest tender 11–12 inch stalks that make a nutritious addition to any home garden, no matter the size.

• Recommended by USU. Produces strong and delicious 11" - 12" tall stalks of celery.
• Good heart development and strong roots.
• Excellent for juicing or blending into health drinks.
• Easy to grow.
• Definitely worth including in any sized garden.
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 100 days

• Celery Seeds | Celery seed is usually started indoors about 10 weeks before it is time to set the plants outdoors. Plant in rows 2 feet apart; with 6 - 8 inches between plants.

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Tendercrisp celery is a high-performing heirloom variety distinguished by its pale green, densely packed stalks and exceptional tenderness without excessive fiber. This cultivar demonstrates robust disease resistance and adapts well to varied soil compositions and climatic zones. The plants reach maturity in approximately 85 days and produce consistently sized bunches suitable for fresh market applications. Optimal results require steady moisture management, nitrogen-rich amendments, and proper spacing to facilitate adequate air movement. Ideal for gardeners seeking reliable production and superior eating quality.

• A very large type of celery with excellent flavor. 

• Days to Maturity | 85-100 days

• Celery seed is usually started indoors about 10 weeks before it is time to set the plants outdoors. Plant in rows 2 feet apart; with 6 - 8 inches between plants.

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Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are a versatile perennial allium that delivers delicate onion flavor to culinary applications. This hardy herb establishes quickly in garden beds or containers, preferring full sun and moderately fertile, well-draining soil. Chives produce attractive purple-pink flower clusters that bloom throughout spring and summer, offering ornamental appeal alongside culinary utility. Continuous harvesting encourages bushier growth and extends productivity across multiple seasons. The plant's shallow root system makes it an excellent companion in vegetable gardens, and its pungent foliage naturally repels certain garden pests. Exceptionally cold-hardy and drought-tolerant once established, chives require minimal maintenance while providing consistent harvests for soups, salads, and garnishes. An indispensable addition for any edible garden.

•  Also known as Allium Scoenoprasum.  A perennial plant that grows narrow, grass-like leaves that have a mild onion-like flavor
  
  - Chives are rich in vitamins A and C, contain trace amounts of sulfur, and are rich in calcium and iron
  
  - Used for many culinary creations 
  
  - Perfect for containers and small spaces
  
  - The plant will grow to about 12" tall
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 80 days
  
  
• Chives | Chives are grown best in cooler weather, are cold hardy and usually are planted early in the spring. Sow your chive seeds directly into the soil as soon as it is workable and at least 60 degrees F. 
  
  Click here for complete Chives grow guide

If you like Chives, try growing Scallions.

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Cilantro is the most popular leafy aromatic herb with a tangy citrusy-parsley-like flavor, used in Latin and Asian cuisines.

Coriander is the dried seed, whole or powdered, with an earthy, floral flavor used as a spice in Indian cuisine. Grow it just for the seeds or the tiny pinkish flowers, which are quite sweet.

Cilantro prefers cool weather, and this slow-bolt variety will tolerate a bit more heat, putting out more leaves for a longer time before it starts bolting out tasty flowers and Coriander seeds.

Leaves, stems, flowers, seeds, and root of this fast-growing herb are all edible. It also likes shady spots, so a good one to grow indoors. 

• Citrusy-parsley-like flavor
• All parts are edible
• Grows 1'-2' tall
• Good for indoor gardens

As a companion plant, it attracts pollinators and beneficial insects, and repels aphids, carrot rust fly, grasshoppers, mosquitoes, potato beetles, and spider mites.

As a medicinal herb, Coriander has been used internally to treat anxiety, arthritis, bad breath, colic, constipation, diabetes, diarrhea, flatulence, indigestion, inflammation, insomnia, lack of appetite, nausea, nervousness, pain, stomach cramps, and urinary tract infections (UTIs), and externally to treat rheumatism, headache, joint pain, and tired eyes.

⚠️ Medicinal properties are presented as information only, and are not a recommendation or prescription for use. Consult a medical professional before using any herb medicinally.

Good companion plants: Anise, Asparagus, Basil, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrot, Celery, Chervil, Collards, Cumin, Dill, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lemongrass, Lettuce, Mint, Mustard, Oregano, Parsley, Parsnip, Pea, Potato, Rutabaga, Spinach, Squash, Tomato, Turnip, Zucchini

More facts about Cilantro/Coriander: 

• This slow-bolting strain is grown primarily for its broad, deep green, celery-like, pungent foliage.
• Used in Oriental and Mexican cuisine.
• Use seed to flavor meats, pickles and baked goods.
• Coriander contains antioxidants. It has also been used as a folk medicine for the relief of anxiety and insomnia. Coriander has also been documented as a traditional treatment for diabetes.

📚 Cilantro Grow Guide

See Cilantro/Coriander Recipes & Growing Tips on our Pinterest Board

• Annual
  
  
• 3 ft. plant with strongly aromatic foliage, stems, and heads. Excellent for pickling
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 65 days

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Dill has a very long history of herbal use going back more than 2,000 years. The seeds are a common and very effective household remedy for a wide range of digestive problems. An infusion is especially efficacious in treating gripe in babies and flatulence in young children. The seed is aromatic, carminative, mildly diuretic, galactogogue, stimulant and stomachic.

Other Medicinal Properties

Dill is also used in the form of an extracted essential oil. Used either in an infusion, or by eating the seed whole, the essential oil in the seed relieves intestinal spasms and griping, helping to settle colic. Chewing the seed improves bad breath. Dill is also a useful addition to cough, cold and flu remedies, it can be used with antispasmodics such as Viburnum opulus to relieve period pains. Dill will also help to increase the flow of milk in nursing mothers and will then be taken by the baby in the milk to help prevent colic.

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Black Beauty eggplants are prized for their deep purple, glossy skin and tender flesh that delivers rich, slightly sweet flavor. These vigorous plants produce abundantly throughout the growing season, yielding large, uniform fruits ideal for grilling, roasting, or traditional preparations. Known for reliable performance in most climates, Black Beauty thrives in warm soil and full sun. Expect mature fruits within 70-80 days of transplanting. Their classic appearance and consistent quality make them a favorite among home gardeners and culinary enthusiasts alike.

• Fruits are a deep-purple, egg-shaped globe about 6 by 5 inches
  
  - Flesh is smooth, creamy and pale yellow
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 80 days
  
  
• Eggplant Seeds | Start seed indoors to allow at least 10 weeks for young plants to develop. Plant in rows 3 feet apart, with 2 feet between plants.
  
  Click here for complete Eggplant grow guide

• Luffa Gourds are an all-time favorite variety for many gardener's
  
  
• If you know what a gourd is and you like to use a luffa then you're going to love growing your own
  
  
• You can grow your own luffa gourds and do all these great things with them: exfoliate skin; make your own luffa slippers for the beach; use it to scrub glassware & non-stick pans
  
  

Hyssop is a perennial herb prized for its aromatic, evergreen foliage and vibrant blue flowers, making it a valuable addition to any garden. It thrives in well-drained soil with full sun exposure and demonstrates excellent drought tolerance once established. Hyssop attracts beneficial pollinators such as bees and butterflies, enhancing biodiversity and supporting nearby plants. Its leaves and flowers are used for culinary purposes and traditional herbal remedies, offering both sensory and functional benefits. Cultivating hyssop requires minimal maintenance, making it ideal for gardeners seeking a resilient, multipurpose herb.

• Hyssop has a long history of medicinal use and was so highly esteemed in the past that it was considered to be a virtual cure-all. 
   
• Day to Maturity | 75 days

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Hyssop is a versatile herb that brings both beauty and utility to your garden. Known for its aromatic leaves and striking blue flowers, it attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, promoting a healthy garden ecosystem. Beyond its visual appeal, hyssop can enhance your cooking with its distinctive flavor and has a history of traditional medicinal use. Easy to grow and maintain, this herb is a valuable addition for gardeners seeking a blend of charm and functionality. Add hyssop to your garden and enjoy its many benefits all season long.

"Currently an undervalued herb, it is often used as a household remedy, particularly as an expectorant and stomach tonic. It has a positive effect when used to treat bronchitis and respiratory infections, especially where there is excessive mucous production. Hyssop can irritate the mucous membranes, so it is best given after an infection has peaked, when the herb's tonic action encourages a general recovery. The plant should not be used by pregnant women, however, since in large quantities it can induce a miscarriage. The leaves and flowering tops are antiseptic, antitussive, astringent, carminative, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, pectoral, sedative, stimulant, stomachic, tonic and vasodilator. The plant can be harvested when in full flower and dried for later use. A tea made from the leaves is used in the treatment of flatulence, stomach-aches, upper respiratory tract infections, coughs in children etc. A poultice made from the fresh herb is used to heal wounds. The essential oil is used in aromatherapy. Its keyword is 'Stability'. This oil should not be used on people who are highly strung as it can cause epileptic symptoms. The essential oil should not be used internally except under professional supervision." SOURCE

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• The Blue Curled Scotch is an early Kale variety which will produce tasty greens! 
  
  - Excellent in salads or steamed. 
  
  - The blue-green leaves are finely curled and reach up to 12-15" tall!
  
  - Can handle the cold extremely well.
  
  - One of the best frost resistant kale varieties available.
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 60 days
  
  
• Kale Seeds | Kale can be planted pretty much anywhere in the United States where there's a cool fall growing season. Plant Kale in rows 18 inches to 2 feet apart. 
  
  Click here for complete Kale grow guide

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Kale is considered to be a highly nutritious vegetable with powerful antioxidant properties; kale is considered to be anti-inflammatory. Kale is very high in beta carotene, vitamin K, vitamin C, lutein, zeaxanthin, and reasonably rich in calcium.

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Kale - Premier is an extremely flavorful variety perfect for juicing and healthy smoothies. This cold-hardy cultivar stays in the ground 3-4 weeks longer than standard kale varieties, making it ideal for extended fall and winter harvests across most U.S. growing regions. Matures in just 50 days. Plant in rows 18 inches to 2 feet apart in cool-season gardens. Kale is nutrient-dense, packed with vitamin K, vitamin C, beta carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin—plus powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Refer to our complete kale grow guide for detailed planting and care instructions.

• Extremely flavorful Kale variety.  Ideal for juicing and healthy smoothies.
• This variety will stay in the ground 3-4 weeks longer than other Kale varieties.
• Also an excellent variety for a Fall and Winter harvest!
  
• 50 days to maturity.
  
• Kale can be planted pretty much anywhere in the United States where there's a cool fall growing season. Plant Kale in rows 18 inches to 2 feet apart. Click here for complete Kale grow guide

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Kale is considered to be a highly nutritious vegetable with powerful antioxidant properties; kale is considered to be anti-inflammatory. Kale is very high in beta carotene, vitamin K, vitamin C, lutein, zeaxanthin, and reasonably rich in calcium.

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• Stems are purple with deep gray-green leaves. 
  
  - The plants mature medium-tall and leaves are tender compared to other kale varieties
  
  - Ideal for salads and light cooking
  
  - This variety is excellent producer in cooler growing seasons
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 65 days
  
  
• Kale Seeds | Kale can be planted pretty much anywhere in the United States where there's a cool fall growing season. Plant Kale in rows 18 inches to 2 feet apart. 
  
  
• Click here for complete Kale grow guide

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Kale is considered to be a highly nutritious vegetable with powerful antioxidant properties; kale is considered to be anti-inflammatory. Kale is very high in beta carotene, vitamin K, vitamin C, lutein, zeaxanthin, and reasonably rich in calcium.

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• The Planters Jumbo melon produces a very sweet and delicious fruit that matures to about 5lbs
  
  - Thick and protective rind
  
  - Orange flesh
  
  - Extremely juicy
  
  - Has a pretty small seed cavity 
  
  - Tolerant of heat and drought 
  
  

  - Can also tolerate heavy rainfall
  

  - Excellent source of vitamin C
  
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 85 days
  
  
• Melon Seeds | Because of the long growing season, start plants indoors 4 to 5 weeks before outdoor planting time. Direct sow 4-5 seeds in a hill and then thin to the appropriate spacing. 
  
  Click here for complete Melon grow guide

• Health Benefits | In skin care, Lemon Mint leaves can be rubbed directly on the skin to fight off mosquitoes.  The dried leaves can also be infused in oil made into lotions for soothing the skin.

See 7 Awesome Mint Drink Recipes HERE

Spearmint (Mentha spicata) is a vigorous perennial herb prized for its mild, refreshing flavor and aromatic foliage. This cold-hardy plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts to various soil conditions, though it prefers consistently moist, well-draining earth. Spearmint spreads readily via underground runners, making it ideal for container cultivation or designated garden beds. Harvest leaves throughout the growing season for fresh teas, culinary dishes, and natural pest deterrent properties. Extremely low-maintenance once established, spearmint requires minimal fertilization and tolerates both drought and wet conditions. Perfect for gardeners seeking a reliable, productive herb that returns year after year with minimal intervention.

• Spearmint ( Mentha spicata) is typically used in teas, jellies, deserts, and salads
• Extremely fragrant
• Sweet smelling
• Acts as a natural wasp repellant
• Perennial
• Can be used as a garnish on ice cream and drinks
• 85 days to maturity
  

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• Allium cepa. This plant produces very long and slender bunching onions
  
  - Grown exclusively as green bunching onions. Onions have white shanks and white skin making it a very attractive scallion for gourmet dishes
  
  - A hardy plant that can withstand cold weather
  
  - If you like scallions, you'll love this variety
  
  - Extremely popular
  
  - A must have for any onion-lover
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 120 days
  
  Onion Seeds | Onions are easy to grow, have a fairly short growing period and take up little space in the garden. Plant onions 1/4 inch deep and 3 to 4 inches apart in double rows, leaving 6 to 10 inches between rows.
  
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• The Red Burgundy onion plant produces beautiful 4" wide red onions
  
  - Short day
  
  - These onions have a mild but very sweet flavor
  
  - Excellent slicing variety
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 110-120 days
  
  Onion Seeds | Onions are easy to grow, have a fairly short growing period and take up little space in the garden. Plant onions 1/4 inch deep and 3 to 4 inches apart in double rows, leaving 6 to 10 inches between rows.
  
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• The White Sweet Spanish variety will produces a globed shaped white onion
  
  - Long day
  
  - This is one of the most popular white onion varieties available
  
  - Easy to grow 
  
  - Perfect for beginners
  
  - Grows well in containers and tight spaces
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 110-120 days
  
  Onion Seeds | Onions are easy to grow, have a fairly short growing period and take up little space in the garden. Plant onions 1/4 inch deep and 3 to 4 inches apart in double rows, leaving 6 to 10 inches between rows.
  
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• One of the most popular Oregano varieties. Use fresh or dried in sauces and soups - or any culinary creation
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 90 days

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• Perennial
• Hardy plant with pungent, oval leaves and purplish pink flowers
• Use fresh or dried in sauces and soups
• Days to Maturity | 90 days
  
  

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• Finely cut dark green leaves
• Flat leaves
• Use this parsley for garnishing, and culinary decoration
• Tolerates heat better than most varieties
• Days to Maturity | 60 days
• Planting Guide | Sow directly in your garden and space seeds 7" apart. Seeds can take a while to sprout. Can take 3-4 weeks before seedlings appear. Plant will grow to about 10" tall in about 60 days.

Triple Moss Curled Parsley brings serious flavor and serious frills to your garden! This heirloom favorite flaunts gorgeous, deeply ruffled foliage that's almost too pretty to pick—almost. Packed with vibrant green leaves, it's a culinary superstar for soups, salads, and garnishes. Easy to grow and incredibly productive, this parsley variety keeps delivering fresh harvests throughout the season. Perfect for gardeners who want their herbs to look as good as they taste!

• The Triple Moss Curled Parsley plant grows to about 12" tall with high yields of very dark green curled leaves
  
  - Grows thickly and resembles a bunch of moss (hence the name)
  
  - Excellent for drying and use as a garnish
  
  - Extremely flavorful and aromatic
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 70 days
  
  
• Planting Guide | Sow directly in your garden and space seeds 7" apart. Seeds can take a while to sprout. Can take 3-4 weeks before seedlings appear. Plant will grow to about 10" tall in about 60 days.

The Chocolate Habanero Pepper is a prolific plant that produces lots of 2" waxy nuggets that ripen from dark green to reddish brown. Twice as hot as other Habanero peppers, with a distinct flavor. First, a smoky earthiness drives up, then a fruity sweetness hops in the car, and soon you’re off at 600,000 SHUs, entering the on ramp to Ghost Pepper territory. Use it to spice up everything from margaritas to mango salsa to marinated brisket, and yes, even chocolate.

• Very high yields
• Smoky, earthy, sweet flavor
• Hot enough to make a leopard lose its spots 
• Good for containers

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum chinense
• Pepper length: 1"-2"
• Scoville heat units (SHU): 400,00-600,000/extra hot
• Plant support: Tomato cage or stake
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 18"-24" apart
• Spacing between rows: 24"-36" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 10-30 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
• Soil needs: 5.0-6.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 85-105 days

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

Yellow like the sun and hot as blazes describes the Lemon Habanero Pepper. If that scares you, there’s a Yellow Banana Pepper and a cup of milk waiting for you in the nursery. Everyone else can pull up a chair to the big kids’ table. This prolific plant produces lots of 2" wrinkled, waxy fruits that ripen from bright green to bright yellow to smoky golden yellow. The fruity fragrance draws you in, the citrusy flavor sits you down, and then 200,000-300,000 Scoville heat units (SHUs) of pure heat blaze across your tongue. Where’d you say that milk is again?

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

If you’ve ever wondered if the sun has a flavor, the Yellow Scotch Bonnet Pepper is your answer. This deeply lobed fruit that resembles the folds of a Scottish cap is sweet and fruity, and hot enough to break a wild horse. The generous plant produces 1"-2" fruits that ripen from green to yellow to yellower. This sunny little pepper is a key ingredient in Jamaican foods for unique flavor and scorching heat, and can easily ignite all of your recipes.

• High yields
• Sweet, fruity flavor
• Harvest any color
• Good for containers

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum chinense
• Pepper length: 1"-2"
• Scoville heat units (SHU): 100,000-350,000/hot
• Plant support: Tomato cage or stake
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 18"-24" apart
• Spacing between rows: 24"-36" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 90-120 days

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

• The Atlantic Giant pumpkin has been known to grow over 1,500 pounds!  Without special treatment, the Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, can grow up to 200 to 300 pounds - easily
  
  - It's best to plant 4 to 5 seeds per hill with hills at least 8 feet apart
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 120 days
  
  
• How to Grow Super Giant MEGA Pumpkins
  
  

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The word pumpkin originates from the word pepon, which is Greek for “large melon". The French adapted this word to pompon, which the British changed to pumpion and later American colonists changed that to the word we use today, "pumpkin".
 

• The Victoria Rhubarb variety will produce high yields of long red and green stalks
• Rhubarb is a pretty easy to grow in any garden and will continue to grow for many years (10 years or more)
• The Rhubarb plant has big green leaves and bright red stems
• Used to make pies and many other dessert
  
• How to Plant Rhubarb Seeds

You may also like to try Rhubarb Root, Crimson Cherry

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• Sage is an aromatic perennial plant that is actually part of the mint family.  The plant produces grayish-green leaves that are used in many popular food dishes, most notably in the preparation of sausages
  
  - Natural mosquito repellent
  
  - The leaves can also be used as a digestive and nerve tonic
  
  - Excellent as a border plant around the garden
  
  - Grows well in containers
  
  - Easy to grow from seed and can be sowed directly in the garden
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 75 days

Bloomsdale Spinach is a cold-hardy heirloom variety prized by gardeners for its tender, nutrient-rich leaves and savory taste. The deeply savoyed foliage resists bolting in cool seasons, making it ideal for succession planting throughout spring and fall. This vigorous grower produces abundant harvests whether you pick individual leaves or cut entire plants. Perfect for fresh salads, cooking, or storage. Germinates quickly in cool soil and adapts well to containers or garden beds.

• Produces heavy, glossy, dark green leaves.
• Excellent flavor.
• Extremely easy to grow.
• How to Grow | Spinach is very hardy and can tolerate cold — in fact, it thrives in cold weather.  Spinach grows really well during winter months in the South.  Spinach also grows well in early spring and late summer in the North. These seeds should be planted about four weeks before your area's average date of last frost.
  
• Days to Maturity | 45 days

Overall, Bloomsdale Spinach produces heavy, glossy, dark green leaves with excellent flavor. This extremely easy-to-grow variety thrives in cold weather, making it perfect for winter gardening in the South and early spring or late summer planting in the North. Plant seeds about four weeks before your area's last frost date. Ready to harvest in 45 days.

• These New Zealand spinach seeds will produce very flavorful medium triangular-shaped green spinach leaves
  
  
• This is one of the few spinach varieties that produces continuously all year, from spring to fall. The more you cut and use the more it will continue to grow
  
  
• New Zealand spinach is a large growing plant and needs 2 foot rows, 1 foot between plants

• And ... unlike the other spinach varieties, the New Zealand is one that can survive through the hot summers
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 75 days
  
  

• The Rainbow Swiss Chard is a popular plant that  produces some of the most amazing looking swiss chard leaves in shades of red, orange, purple, yellow, and white
  
  - Perfect for salads or steamed greens
  
  - One of this years most popular varieties to grow
  
  - A heirloom variety from Australia
  
  - Extremely healthy
  
  - Easy to grow
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 65 days

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Swiss chard is high in vitamins A, K and C, with a 175g serving containing 214%, 716%, and 53%, respectively, of the recommended daily value. It is also rich in minerals, dietary fiber and protein.

 

• Plant spreads to form attractive 8 to 12 inch high mounds
  
  - Aromatic and flavorful leaves
  
  - Used to flavor meats, dressings, soups, and stews
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 80 days

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Before the advent of modern antibiotics, Thyme was used to medicate bandages. It has also been shown to be effective against the fungus that commonly infects toenails. It can also be found as the active ingredient in all-natural, alcohol-free hand sanitizers.

The Roma Tomato is the quintessential plum/paste tomato. Light on seeds and juice, it has thick fruit walls and dense flesh that holds onto seasonings and spices. Ever so good cooked into a thick sauce or paste, canned, or pureed. Compact plants produce meaty, egg-shaped fruits that are sweet and tangy. Skip the flavorless ones at the grocery store and grow your own Romas this summer.

• Plum/paste tomato
• Sweet, tangy flavor
• Small seed core
• Not juicy
• Good for containers

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Growth type: Determinate, tomato cage support, no pruning
• Tomato size: Medium
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 24" apart
• Spacing between rows: 36"-48" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-14 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-95F
• Soil needs: 6.0-6.5 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per 2 sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 75-85 days

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Good companion plants: Basil, Borage, Onion, Parsley, Pepper

The Tiny Tim Tomato could not be more adorable. This dwarf variety grows to only about 12"-18", and thrives in the coziness of a small pot or window box, even indoors in a sunny spot. At 1", the adorable red fruit is smaller than a cherry tomato, so you can get more in a handful. It doesn’t even take much time to produce an adorable harvest—only about 45 days. And the flavor. A little sweet, a little tart. Just so very adorable.

• Early producer
• Sweet, tart flavor
• Good for small spaces
• Good for containers

SEED PLANTING INFO

• Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Growth type: Determinate, tomato cage support, no pruning 
• Tomato size: Small
• Depth to plant seeds: 1/8" deep
• Spacing between plants: 6"-12" apart
• Spacing between rows: 24"-36" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-14 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-95F
• Soil needs: 6.0-6.5 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 4 plants per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 45 days

Click here to view our full Tomato grow guide

Good companion plants: Basil, Borage, Onion, Parsley, Pepper

Can a tomato be a celebrity? Ask the San Marzano Tomato—if you can get past its bodyguards. One commercial grower proclaims it the “gold standard for taste.” Martha Stewart devoted an entire blog post to it. Certified tomatoes from Italy are regulated. It even has its own Wikipedia page. But at the end of the day, it’s still just a tomato. One that’s longer and thinner than other plum/paste tomatoes, with exceptional tomato flavor, meaty and thin skinned for slicing, few seeds and fleshy for saucing, and very high yields. We’ve joined the fan club. How about you?

• Sweet, intense flavor
• Very high yields
• Compact plant
• Good fresh or cooked

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Growth type: Indeterminate, trellis support, regular pruning 
• Tomato size: Medium
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 24" apart
• Spacing between rows: 36"-48" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-14 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-95F
• Soil needs: 6.0-6.5 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per 2 sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 75-90 days

Click here to view our full Tomato grow guide

Good companion plants: Basil, Borage, Onion, Parsley, Pepper

Mammoth Dill is a tall annual herb reaching 3 feet with strongly aromatic foliage, stems, and seed heads. Matures in 40–65 days and delivers robust dill flavor perfect for fresh pickling, culinary dishes, and herb gardens.

Beyond the kitchen, dill has been valued for over 2,000 years in herbal traditions. The seeds support digestive comfort, help soothe occasional colic and gas, and may ease cough and cold symptoms.

Chewing seeds freshens breath, while nursing mothers have traditionally used dill to support milk flow. A versatile herb that combines culinary appeal with time-honored wellness benefits.

• Annual plant.
• Adds great flavor and color to many culinary creations.
• 3 ft. plant with strongly aromatic foliage, stems, and heads.
  
• Excellent for fresh pickling.
  
• Days to Maturity | 40 - 65 days
  

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Dill has a very long history of herbal use going back more than 2,000 years. The seeds are a common and very effective household remedy for a wide range of digestive problems. An infusion is especially efficacious in treating gripe in babies and flatulence in young children. The seed is aromatic, carminative, mildly diuretic, galactogogue, stimulant and stomachic.

Other Medicinal Properties

Dill is also used in the form of an extracted essential oil. Used either in an infusion, or by eating the seed whole, the essential oil in the seed relieves intestinal spasms and griping, helping to settle colic. Chewing the seed improves bad breath. Dill is also a useful addition to cough, cold and flu remedies, it can be used with antispasmodics such as Viburnum opulus to relieve period pains. Dill will also help to increase the flow of milk in nursing mothers and will then be taken by the baby in the milk to help prevent colic.

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Tatsoi mustard is a versatile, fast-growing leafy green perfect for your garden. Known for its mild, slightly mustardy flavor, Tatsoi adds a fresh, nutritious boost to salads, stir-fries, and soups. Its compact rosette form fits well in small spaces or containers, making it ideal for gardeners of any size plot. Easy to grow and harvest, Tatsoi thrives in cooler weather, ensuring a steady supply of crisp, tender leaves throughout the season. Enhance your garden’s variety and enjoy flavorful, wholesome greens with Tatsoi mustard.

• Produces dark green spoon shaped leaves.
  
  
• Popular oriental green.
  
  
• Excellent for hydroponic systems.
  
  
• Highly resistant to cold and grows well during the winter months.
  
  
• Days to Maturity | 55 days
  
  

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Mustard is high in Vitamin A, B, and C. Mustard greens are very popular in the southern U.S. where they are generally slow-cooked with ham hocks or other smoked-pork products. Asian cuisines generally use mustard greens pickled or stir-fried.

The Bradley Tomato is a sweet little pink tomato. By sweet, we mean lightly sweet and slightly acidic. By little, well, that’s just what you say when you describe something darling; it’s a medium-sized fruit. As for pink, it’s a dark pink. To be precise, it’s a lightly sweet and slightly acidic medium-sized dark pink tomato. A reliable producer with good-old fashioned tomato flavor.

• Well-balanced flavor
• Dark pink color
• Reliable producer
• Good fresh or cooked

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Growth type: Indeterminate, trellis support, regular pruning 
• Tomato size: Medium
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 24" apart
• Spacing between rows: 36"-48" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-14 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-95F
• Soil needs: 6.0-6.5 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per 2 sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 75-80 days

Good companion plants: Basil, Borage, Onion, Parsley, Pepper

The Ghost Chili Pepper (Bhut Jolokia) may look like a little wrinkled whoopee cushion, but this pepper is no joke. Native to India, it’s one of the hottest peppers in the world. This 2"-3" conical fruit ripens from green to orange to red, with a sweet, fruity flavor that you’ll be able to taste for about 30-45 seconds until the heat creeps in and lights your mouth on fire. And then it gets really hot for 10-15 minutes, finally subsiding after 30-40 minutes. Take care when handling, as the thin skin tears easily. 

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum chinense
• Pepper length: 2"-3"
• Scoville heat units (SHU): 800,000-1,000,000!/smear-it-on-a-fence-to repel-wild-elephants HOT!
• Plant support: Tomato cage or stake
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 18"-24" apart
• Spacing between rows: 24"-36" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-28 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH 
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 90-110 days

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

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